Variety

How I make readers curious

Reading a variety of genres helped me improve my worldview. Of course, it didn’t happen overnight, and many people helped me. Reading fiction to non-fiction happened after meeting many people whose suggestions and the way they spoke about the books made me see the importance of reading a wide variety of books. While doing so, I enjoyed reading, and my learning curve improved.

What I observed and read made me apply what I learned in my profession, too. For me, any reader, whether in a strict sense or not important. I make sure they get my time when they want to approach me. I don’t judge their choice and let them know that as well. To keep them curious while talking to them or listening to them, I make sure that any book that is new to the market is available to me. I try to carry that wherever I go till I read. I post a curious (to others, not revealing the content) note and keep that book on my table. If it is a storybook, I try reading aloud to the class.

If anyone comes up with a point that he/she don’t like reading, I say it’s fine. But I let them spend time browsing instead of reading. I sometimes read aloud any point that Neil Gaiman or any writer makes about why people don’t read. With some tough kids who try to intimidate, I pose a challenge with a smile, “I will give a book and try reading. If you don’t like that suggestion, I will remove that book from the library.” They accept, and after a week, while returning the book, I speak to them. The kids will smile and accept that they enjoyed reading.

This post is a part of Blogchatter A2Z Challenge 2026